Turkey and Paraguay will face off this Saturday in a crucial encounter at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Both teams lost their opening matches and now need a victory to keep their qualification hopes alive.
With Australia already defeated by the United States, the stakes have become even higher, as a positive result could put either nation in a strong position ahead of the final group-stage matchday.
Turkey coach has selected U. Cakir in goal behind a defense composed of M. Müldür, M. Demiral, A. Bardakci and F. Kadioglu. Captain H. Calhanoglu will lead the midfield alongside I. Yüksek, while Y. Akgün, A. Güler, K. Aktürkoglu and K. Yildiz provide the attacking threat.
Paraguay will rely on O. Gill between the posts. J. Alonso, O. Alderete, G. Gomez and J. Cáceres will form the defensive line, while J. Enciso, M. Galarza, A. Cubas, M. Almiron and D. Gomez take charge in midfield. I. Pitta will spearhead the attack as Paraguay aims to secure a vital victory.
